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Words of a Hymn Gave Me Rest in the Temple
It was no surprise that my latest trial found me at the feet of the Savior once again. After much contemplation I raised my eyes to His picture and these words came to mind: “There is hope smiling brightly before us, and we know that deliv'rance is nigh.”
Too Good for Our Own Good
One of the things people like about Mormons is how nice we are. Aren’t we taught from the time we are Sunbeams that “kindness begins with me”? Mostly I think it’s nice to be nice. Except that as women we are also expected to be sweet and gentle, which means that sometimes we overdue the kind thing and end up martyring ourselves on an alter of niceness. For no good reason! Two small examples:
NCAA Wrong Again in Case of LDS Cross-country Runner Stripped of Eligibility for Costume Race
For the second time in 2½ months, the NCAA came to its senses and reversed field after picking on some helpless athlete, but only after getting slapped around by the media. There is still unfinished business. There is at least one more wrong that needs to be righted, and this involves an athlete at BYU.
"Book of Mormon" musical leads Tony nominations
"The Book of Mormon," a musical comedy skewering many classes of people, was nominated for 14 Tony Awards on Tuesday, potentially making it the most celebrated Broadway show since "The Producers" won 12 of 15 nominations in 2001.
Latter-day Saint Life
Four Testimonials of the Prophet Joseph Smith
It seems obvious to me that, when evaluating Joseph Smith, the judgments of contemporaries who knew him best ought to be given special emphasis. With that in mind, I draw from “Knowing Brother Joseph Again” four testimonials concerning the prophet. They come from two men and a woman who knew him very well.
Lesson Helps
Ask Angela: I just can't go to family home evening
Dear Angela,
Sharing Faith and Traditions During Interfaith Month
Listening and learning is what February’s Interfaith Month is all about, says Father Koucos. The constellation of nearly two dozen events is designed to open the doors to houses of worship from all traditions to increase understanding between faiths, foster respect and build collaborations that strengthen the community.
Pope Surprises Faithful with Unexpected Personal Phone Calls
To the delight of millions of Roman Catholics all over the world, Pope Francis is furthering his reputation as a “pope of the people” by placing unsolicited phone calls to several followers who wrote letters to him. CBS News reported Tuesday, “Known for his down-to-earth personality, Pope Francis has found a direct way of reaching out to the faithful. … Nicknamed ‘Cold Call Pope,’ the pontiff (has made) surprise phone calls to several people.
From the Church
Official Church Statement: 'All are alike unto God'
Following is an official statement released by the Church on Feb. 29 titled, "The Church and Race: 'All Are Alike Unto God.' " The gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone. The Book of Mormon states, "black and white, bond and free, male and female; … all are alike unto God" (2 Nephi 26:33). This is the Church's official teaching.
From the Church
Understanding Doctrine Is Key to Missionary Work, Elder Cook Says
Opportunities and challenges arise from the intersection of agency, opposition, and faith in missionary work, said Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.